451 entries under adjective topic. ×

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unpleasant(dull, nasty, awful, terrible)
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distasteful(nasty, unpleasant, awful, disgusting)
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disturbing(verb, severe, offensive, awful)
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formidable(appearance, bad, great, unpleasant)
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grotesque(bad, ugliness, bad feelings)
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jarring(verb, displeasing)
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jolting(verb, surprising)
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reprehensible(nasty, rude, unpleasant, awful)
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sensational(amazing, striking, explicit, exaggerated)
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unbearable(severe, offensive, unpleasant, awful)
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ungodly(offensive, rude, unpleasant, awful)
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unholy(dislike, unpleasant, awful, terrible)
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vicious(evil, unpleasant, base, awful)
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blatant(awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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damnable(awful, terrible, wicked, horrible)
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desperate(awful, terrible, horrible, afraid)
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distressing(bad, offensive, awful, terrible)
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extreme(great, severe, awful, serious)
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gorgonian(dull, disgusting, ugly, bad-looking)
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hateful(severe, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
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